Torque Specifications - Thermal Management

Table 1. Torque Specifications: A/C Line - Supermanifold to HVAC (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front end carrier
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 1/4in
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Actuator - Intake (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the intake actuator to the HVAC assembly
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 6 mm socket
  • Wiha Torque Screwdriver 0.8-5 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the underhood storage unit to the washer fluid reservoir neck
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the HEPA filter assembly to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the chiller to the supermanifold
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the A/C compressor bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the A/C compressor assembly to the strut tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Check Valve - Cabin Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the A/C line to the supermanifold.
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the low pressure pipe to the A/C compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the high pressure pipe to the A/C compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Coolant Bottle (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the side of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screw that attaches the front of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - HV Battery (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the HV battery coolant pump to the supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the coolant pump to the supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - Powertrain (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the powertrain coolant pump to the supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Duct - Fresh Intake (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the fresh intake duct to the strut tower brace
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Duct - HEPA (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the HEPA duct to the strut tower brace
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Filter - Cabin (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the cabin filter cover to the HVAC module
1.2 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Hose - Front Drive Unit Powertrain Bypass (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH wheel liner to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Hose - Return - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front inner HV battery bolt
136 Nm (100.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx Plus EP20 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
LH middle inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
Reuse
LH rear inner HV battery bolt
66 Nm (48.7 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that secures the busbar cover access door
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the charge port busbar kit to the HV header
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the DCDC ground strap to the HV battery
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output to the PCS cable
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the FDU HV harness to the FDU
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10mm ratcheting combination flex head wrench
Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the RDU HV electrical harness bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Center bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery through the HV battery center rail ski cover
34 Nm (25.1 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts that attach the HV battery LH and RH support brackets to the vehicle
110 Nm (81.1 lbs-ft)
  • 16 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (x16) that attach the HV battery to the vehicle
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace).
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Fasteners (x4) that attach the liquid cooled condenser to Supermanifold
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: GUID-114AEF87-D617-4EDE-9ECE-04D944750414.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: GUID-81F39FBB-029E-4729-9A82-C8F42F8879FC.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
48 Nm (35.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Octovalve (Remove and Replace).
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the Octovalve to the Supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Replace
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Desiccant (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Accumulator dust cap Hand-tight
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
High Pressure Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1565836-00-A - GEN 1 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 21MM
  • 1600833-00-A - GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Subcool - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
High Pressure and Temperature Subcool Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1565836-00-A - GEN 1 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 21MM
  • 1600833-00-A - GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold.
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Low Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1565836-00-A - GEN 1 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 21MM
  • 1600833-00-A - GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Table 26. Torque Specifications: Shut Off Valve - Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the liquid cooled condenser shut off valve connector assembly to the shut off valve
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 3 mm hex
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Liquid cooled condenser shut off valve
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588744-00-A - Shut Off Valve Socket, 36mm, 1/2” Drive
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A
Table 27. Torque Specifications: Thermistor - Duct - Upper - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the LH side of the bulkhead
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm swivel ball socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH cross car beam bracket to the body
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12 pt combination wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly on the upper LH side of the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the cross car beam to the body
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nuts that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the touchscreen brackets to the vehicle
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Screws that attach the driver air duct to the cross car beam
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Table 28. Torque Specifications: Valve Body - EXV - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Expansion valve body
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588745-00-A - Expansion Valve Socket, 28mm, 1/2" Drive
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A